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An analysis of the recent Inverell Shire Council election reveals just under 20% of eligible voters did not cast a ballot. The NSW Electoral Commission says of the 13,207 enrolled voters, 10,901 or just on 83% cast a vote over the 7 days the poll was open. Of the...
Local government election results continue to come through with Glen Innes Severn and Gwydir Shire Councils confirming their new councillors for the next 4-year term. Incumbent Glen Innes Severn Council Mayor Rob Banham, Carol Sparks, Tim Alt, Margot Davis, Max...
The 9 positions on Inverell Shire Council have been confirmed by the NSW Electoral Commission following a count of preferences yesterday. Of the 11 candidates who ran at last month’s Local government Elections, incumbents Paul Harmon, Kate Dight newcomer Greg Kachel...
The NSW Government and firefighters’ union have reached an agreement that will see an interim pay rise of 3 per cent, industrial action cease and the independent industrial umpire resolve the remaining issues in dispute. The pay increase for 6,800 Fire and Rescue NSW...
A damning report on supermarket behaviour from the consumer watchdog has vindicated The Nationals’ ongoing calls for immediate action to stop alleged price gouging of farmers and families. The ACCC’s 266-page Interim Report from its Supermarket Price Inquiry accuses...
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivered a Private Members’ Statement in NSW Parliament last night, urging the Minns Labor Government not to sign the National Water Agreement (NWA) which is currently under Commonwealth consultation. Mr Moylan warned...
Federal Member for New England Barnaby Joyce believes Australians will go to the polls next March. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Joyce says if the federal election is held in March, it gives the Coalition time to plan their campaign and focus on making energy the...
With counting continuing this week from the recent Local Government elections, focus will soon turn to who will be elected Mayor of their respective council. Paul Harmon has indicated he would throw his hat in the ring again to be Mayor while Kate Dight, who was...
The NSW Government has passed new laws to better protect victim-survivors of domestic and family violence, including tougher penalties for breaching an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) in certain circumstances. The new offences target conduct that may...